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Sail on the Royal River Thames to Downton Abbey aboard the 8-passenger hotel barge, Magna Carta. European Waterways has announced two departures, August 25-31, 2013 and September 8-14, 2013 with new excursions to Highclere Castle, setting for the renowned period drama series, "Downton Abbey." The hugely impressive Victorian castle sits on a 1,000 acre estate, and is the iconic home of the fictional Crawley family on the show. The "real" Downton Abbey has been owned by the Carnarvon family since 1679, where Lord and Lady Carnarvon still live today.
For film lovers the cruise itinerary also features a private tour of Dorney Court, a beautiful Tudor home on the banks of the Thames, where 'Elizabeth,' 'The Other Boleyn Girl,' and Agatha Christie's series 'Poirot' were all filmed. We also visit Hampton Court Palace, one of the locations for the award winning film 'A Man for All Seasons.'
Celebrating her 12th year, the attractive 8-passenger Magna Carta is an ideal venue for both first-time travelers to England as well as veterans. Based on the Thames River, she cruises a deliciously pastoral English countryside itinerary from Hampton Court Palace to classic Henley-on-Thames, famous for the Henley Regatta. Sights are visited via private minivan with your own guide, featuring several optional special-interest itineraries such as English Gardens, Murder and Mystery, and Countryside Walking. Modern amenities onboard include heated floors and TV/DVD and CD players, while the deck boasts beautiful teak furniture and a large Jacuzzi. Captain and co-owner Dominic Read is happy to customize the itinerary to the interests and objectives of his guests. This is an exceptional cruise, gliding past the world-renowned landmarks that line this bucolic, “Wind-in-the-Willows” section of the Thames River, with plenty of cycling available along the riverside bike route.
You can learn more (and see additional photographs) about the Magna Carta by visiting its web page, here, or by contacting in-house Barge Expert, Jill Jergel (JJergel@frontierstravel.com).
Source: Frontier Travel
